PERTH, AUSTRALIA—Roger Federer won bragging rights over fellow tennis great Serena Williams in their first head-to-head match Tuesday, with Federer spearheading Switzerland’s 4-2, 4-3 (3) victory over the United States in a mixed doubles decider at the Hopman Cup. Federer and Williams shared a good-natured interview afterward and engaged in a selfie. The much-hyped contest quickly lived up to its billing with Federer almost running down a Williams smash into the open court. Williams and Federer served strongly and were unable to return any of each other’s serves in the first set. Earlier, Federer beat Tiafoe 6-4, 6-1 in the singles before Williams levelled the tie with a comeback 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Bencic.

Source: thestar January 01, 2019 16:29 UTC